US Bridges

I 35W over Sothcross Drive

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At S JCT TH 35E; 35 · Structure no. 19891

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Sothcross Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Sothcross Drive in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35W
CrossesSothcross Drive
LocationAt S JCT TH 35E; 35
RouteInterstate 35W
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.73727, -93.28344
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2017)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over Sothcross Drive built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over Sothcross Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over Sothcross Drive carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Sothcross Drive?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Sothcross Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.